John Lane+FollowImagine the headlines: “B.S. Patriots Win Super Bowl!” 📰😂When the Patriots moved from Boston to Foxborough in 1971, they almost became “The Bay State Patriots” instead of the New England Patriots we know today. The name seemed perfect - honoring Massachusetts’ nickname while keeping the “Patriots” identity. But someone quickly realized the fatal flaw: the abbreviation would be “B.S. Patriots.” Imagine the headlines: “B.S. Patriots Win Super Bowl!” 📰😂 The organization wisely pivoted to “New England Patriots” instead, giving us the broad regional identity that’s served them well for over 50 years. Sometimes the best decisions are the ones that avoid obvious disasters! Fun fact: This isn’t even the team’s first name change - they started as the “Boston Patriots” in 1960. From Boston to almost-B.S. to New England… quite the journey! #Patriots #NFL #SportHistory #OnlyLongtimeFansKnow472Share
